Gabriel Mascaro is a multifaceted visual artist and filmmaker hailing from the vibrant city of Recife in Brazil. His creative output is distinguished by a profound analysis of contemporary society, achieved through meticulous observation and innovative manipulation of everyday practices.
Mascaro's artistic endeavors frequently incorporate performance, games of inversion, displacement, and appropriation to scrutinize the intricate relationships between micro-politics and the mundane aspects of daily life. His artistic medium of choice often includes film, installation, and photography, allowing him to explore the complexities of human experience.
Throughout his career, Mascaro's films and video installations have garnered widespread recognition, being showcased at numerous prestigious festivals and artistic events, such as the Venice Film Festival, IDFA, Locarno International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Rotterdam Film Festival, MoMA PS1, Oberhausen Short Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, the Guggenheim Museum, MACBA Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Panorama da Arte Brasileira at MAM - SP, and the São Paulo Art Biennale.
Mascaro has also had the privilege of participating in esteemed artistic residencies, including the Videobrasil Artistic Residency at Videoformes in France and the Wexner Center for the Arts in the United States. His remarkable body of work has earned over 50 prestigious awards.
In April 2016, Mascaro's extensive oeuvre was celebrated with a retrospective exhibition at the esteemed Lincoln Center in New York, further solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the world of contemporary art.
